The original post about using a FPGA (like SparkFun did) is drifting, dealing with plenty of details and other strategies including using a Seiko controller. Maybe is it time to summarize what has been done regarding the FPGA solution, here, clearly focusing on the FPGA solution. If you got success using a ARM µC like the LPC2478 (built-in LCD controller) or if you got success using a Seiko controller, please use the two other posts created today, dealing with each solution separately.
It is nearly time somebody can actually use this display instead of using it as a torch lamp in the cellar - if the backlighting is properly setup (joking of course). Thanks.
I don’t want to scar this thread from the get go, but I’ve an idea.
I like your idea of dividing these different solutions into threads, but it’s a bit overkill, especially should no one have a solution to post. It begins to just clutter the forum.
Perhaps, we could convince SFE to create a semi public user editable wiki pertaining to projects or other various pieces of information regarding the products they sell.
Heck, if they wanted, they could go as far as to tie it directly to the user account system built into their website and better incorporate it as a whole into the site. It may be a bit of work, but I’m sure they’re talented developers could hack some free solution to comply to their liking. This has the benefit of not needing yet another registration for contributers, and might dissuade those who would want to see the site fail (cyber vandalism?) by allowing SFE to view user data (don’t know how the system works, maybe no one can see the private bits but you and the SFE robot machinery, :P).
